How to pronounce mukluk
Say it like MUHK-luk. Mukluk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
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- MUHK
- luk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mukluk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mukluk
American and British speakers say mukluk in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌklək/ in the US and /ˈmʌklək/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHK-luk.
What does mukluk mean?
- A soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik.
- A laced winter boot resembling a traditional mukluk, with thick rubber sole and cloth upper.
Where does mukluk come from?
Borrowed from Yup'ik maklak (“bearded seal”), referring to sealskin used to make boots, originally derived from Proto-Eskimo *makla (“bearded seal, spotted seal”).
Questions about saying mukluk
How do you pronounce mukluk?
Say MUHK-luk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌklək/. In British English it is /ˈmʌklək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mukluk?
Mukluk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · luk.
Do Americans and Brits say mukluk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌklək/ and the British form is /ˈmʌklək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.